PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-40717: Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following
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Routine
MEDIUM 6.6DOWNGRADE
CVE-2026-40717 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting monitor driver. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Dell Monitor driver, version 1.0.0.0, contains an Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') vulnerability. A low privileged attacker with local access could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to Elevation of Privileges.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 95%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-59 |
| Published | 2026-08-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
dell monitor driver DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.0.0.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy monitor-driver || rpm -q monitor-driver || monitor-driver --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison monitor-driver
sudo apt install monitor-driver=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold monitor-driver
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list monitor-driver
sudo dnf downgrade monitor-driver-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add monitor-driver
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.